Cost of Living Comparison Between Beijing and Delhi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Delhi is 33.3% lower than in Beijing (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Delhi is 48.0% lower than in Beijing | |
| Rent Prices in Delhi are 70.8% lower than in Beijing | |
| Restaurant Prices in Delhi are 15.2% lower than in Beijing | |
| Groceries Prices in Delhi are 35.2% lower than in Beijing | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Delhi is 18.7% higher than in Beijing | |
Restaurants | Beijing Edit |
Delhi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 ¥ (350.43 ₹) |
29.96 ¥ (350.00 ₹) |
-0.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 ¥ (2,336.23 ₹) |
171.22 ¥ (2,000.00 ₹) |
-14.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
40.00 ¥ (467.25 ₹) |
29.96 ¥ (350.00 ₹) |
-25.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 ¥ (116.81 ₹) |
12.84 ¥ (150.00 ₹) |
+28.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 ¥ (233.62 ₹) |
25.68 ¥ (300.00 ₹) |
+28.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
26.77 ¥ (312.70 ₹) |
14.89 ¥ (173.95 ₹) |
-44.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.59 ¥ (41.94 ₹) |
3.11 ¥ (36.32 ₹) |
-13.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.26 ¥ (26.40 ₹) |
1.39 ¥ (16.26 ₹) |
-38.4 % |
Markets | Beijing Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
54.52 ¥ (636.84 ₹) |
20.42 ¥ (238.52 ₹) |
-62.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
9.54 ¥ (111.38 ₹) |
3.44 ¥ (40.13 ₹) |
-64.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.90 ¥ (45.53 ₹) |
2.83 ¥ (33.03 ₹) |
-27.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
12.51 ¥ (146.14 ₹) |
8.04 ¥ (93.90 ₹) |
-35.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
43.00 ¥ (502.28 ₹) |
15.55 ¥ (181.67 ₹) |
-63.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.80 ¥ (126.15 ₹) |
11.71 ¥ (136.83 ₹) |
+8.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
34.84 ¥ (406.97 ₹) |
21.14 ¥ (246.91 ₹) |
-39.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.91 ¥ (80.71 ₹) |
6.53 ¥ (76.27 ₹) |
-5.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
5.63 ¥ (65.80 ₹) |
2.68 ¥ (31.29 ₹) |
-52.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
6.22 ¥ (72.61 ₹) |
3.35 ¥ (39.17 ₹) |
-46.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.19 ¥ (48.99 ₹) |
1.76 ¥ (20.57 ₹) |
-58.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.65 ¥ (31.00 ₹) |
1.13 ¥ (13.22 ₹) |
-57.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
3.56 ¥ (41.60 ₹) |
1.42 ¥ (16.57 ₹) |
-60.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.74 ¥ (67.03 ₹) |
4.15 ¥ (48.45 ₹) |
-27.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.69 ¥ (43.13 ₹) |
2.52 ¥ (29.44 ₹) |
-31.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 ¥ (817.68 ₹) |
77.05 ¥ (900.00 ₹) |
+10.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.59 ¥ (77.00 ₹) |
12.47 ¥ (145.68 ₹) |
+89.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
14.00 ¥ (163.49 ₹) |
19.69 ¥ (230.00 ₹) |
+40.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (292.03 ₹) |
29.96 ¥ (350.00 ₹) |
+19.9 % |
Transportation | Beijing Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.00 ¥ (58.41 ₹) |
4.28 ¥ (50.00 ₹) |
-14.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
250.00 ¥ (2,920.29 ₹) |
85.61 ¥ (1,000.00 ₹) |
-65.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
13.00 ¥ (151.85 ₹) |
4.28 ¥ (50.00 ₹) |
-67.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.18 ¥ (48.88 ₹) |
2.76 ¥ (32.19 ₹) |
-34.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
91.73 ¥ (1,071.46 ₹) |
8.56 ¥ (100.00 ₹) |
-90.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
31.42 ¥ (366.98 ₹) |
32.12 ¥ (375.16 ₹) |
+2.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
150,000.00 ¥ (1,752,171.13 ₹) |
102,729.69 ¥ (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
-31.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
137,671.43 ¥ (1,608,159.35 ₹) |
171,974.26 ¥ (2,008,855.58 ₹) |
+24.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Beijing Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
393.72 ¥ (4,599.10 ₹) |
481.68 ¥ (5,626.55 ₹) |
+22.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
74.32 ¥ (868.14 ₹) |
27.88 ¥ (325.66 ₹) |
-62.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
98.03 ¥ (1,145.14 ₹) |
59.03 ¥ (689.49 ₹) |
-39.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Beijing Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
477.84 ¥ (5,581.74 ₹) |
163.79 ¥ (1,913.20 ₹) |
-65.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
203.33 ¥ (2,375.17 ₹) |
78.30 ¥ (914.58 ₹) |
-61.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
60.00 ¥ (700.87 ₹) |
34.24 ¥ (400.00 ₹) |
-42.9 % |
Childcare | Beijing Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
6,034.80 ¥ (70,493.37 ₹) |
654.34 ¥ (7,643.41 ₹) |
-89.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
179,250.00 ¥ (2,093,844.50 ₹) |
14,276.00 ¥ (166,760.00 ₹) |
-92.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Beijing Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
473.45 ¥ (5,530.49 ₹) |
225.42 ¥ (2,633.14 ₹) |
-52.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
253.96 ¥ (2,966.52 ₹) |
261.28 ¥ (3,052.06 ₹) |
+2.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
607.24 ¥ (7,093.27 ₹) |
359.39 ¥ (4,198.13 ₹) |
-40.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
812.33 ¥ (9,488.89 ₹) |
271.93 ¥ (3,176.45 ₹) |
-66.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Beijing Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
6,858.85 ¥ (80,119.14 ₹) |
1,831.07 ¥ (21,388.98 ₹) |
-73.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
4,044.84 ¥ (47,248.38 ₹) |
1,058.12 ¥ (12,360.00 ₹) |
-73.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
16,538.46 ¥ (193,188.10 ₹) |
4,986.47 ¥ (58,247.67 ₹) |
-69.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
8,785.71 ¥ (102,627.17 ₹) |
2,704.85 ¥ (31,595.74 ₹) |
-69.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Beijing Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
9,912.11 ¥ (115,784.73 ₹) |
1,627.83 ¥ (19,014.91 ₹) |
-83.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
5,356.35 ¥ (62,568.27 ₹) |
911.87 ¥ (10,651.73 ₹) |
-83.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Beijing Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
12,951.03 ¥ (151,282.86 ₹) |
7,997.73 ¥ (93,422.62 ₹) |
-38.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.36 | 8.90 | +104.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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